Missing Athens Woman Whose Body Was Found In Wooded Area ID'd

ATHENS, GA — A woman who was found dead around 10:45 a.m. Tuesday in a wooded area in Athens has been identified as Adriana Castaneda, 38, Athens-Clarke County Police said Thursday.

Castaneda's body was found near Maple Forge Drive and Lavender Road, police said. The Athens woman was reported missing on March 7, police said.

Authorities are conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Anyone with information relating to the case is asked to call detectives at (762) 400-7361 or email david.harrison@accgov.com.